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Overview
Uphadyl Forte Expectorant is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14mg/5ml and Ammonium chloride 135mg/5ml. It is supplied as a medicine and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Uphadyl Forte Expectorant is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Shake the bottle well before use and measure the dose accurately using the measuring cup or spoon provided, not a regular household spoon. May be taken with or without food.
Dosage
The dose depends on age and is prescribed by your doctor, typically given two to three times a day using the measuring device provided; do not exceed the dose or duration advised.
Shelf Life
Refer to the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Discard any unused syrup after the period stated on the label once opened.
Side Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Headache
- Fatigue or weakness
- Irritability or confusion (with high doses)
- Metabolic acidosis (in rare or prolonged cases)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride, or any other ingredient
- Severe liver or kidney impairment
- Newborn or premature infants
- Concurrent use with other sedating antihistamines or cough-and-cold products containing similar ingredients, due to the risk of excessive sedation
Drug / Food Interactions
- Other sedating medicines, such as sleeping tablets, sedatives, or alcohol: combined use increases drowsiness and sedation.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): may prolong and intensify the antihistamine effect of diphenhydramine.
- Other cough and cold products: check ingredients before combining to avoid duplicate doses of diphenhydramine or similar antihistamines.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medicines your child or you are taking before starting this syrup.
Quick Tips
- Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this medicine, as it can cause drowsiness.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine, as adequate hydration helps the expectorant loosen mucus more effectively.
- Do not combine with other cough, cold, or allergy products without checking with a pharmacist, to avoid taking too much of the same ingredient.
- See a doctor if the cough persists beyond a week, worsens, or is accompanied by fever, breathlessness, or coughing up blood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uphadyl Forte Expectorant a prescription medicine?
Yes. Uphadyl Forte Expectorant is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Uphadyl Forte Expectorant contain?
Uphadyl Forte Expectorant is supplied as a medicine and contains Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14mg/5ml and Ammonium chloride 135mg/5ml. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Uphadyl Forte Expectorant is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Uphadyl Forte Expectorant?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Uphadyl Forte Expectorant?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Discard any unused syrup after the period stated on the label once opened. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Uphadyl Forte Expectorant on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Uphadyl Forte Expectorant?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Uphadyl Forte Expectorant be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Uphadyl Forte Expectorant registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14mg/5ml
- Ammonium chloride 135mg/5ml
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.
Kidney
Not generally recommended in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
